A 37-year-old Indian man has been sentenced to 10 months in jail in Singapore for his role in a scam that used voicemails to gain access to the WhatsApp accounts of the victims to cheat individuals on ... ( read original story ...)
World jurist commission warns Singapore over death penalty, punishment of lawyers
The International Commission of Jurists says the punitive cost orders against lawyers representing death row inmates have obstructed the prisoners' access to justice. ( read original story ...)
Singapore FinTech Festival makes in-person return in November
The event will include a physical exhibition of 500 leading firms in Fintech. The Singapore FinTech Festival (SFF) will return in November as an in-person event, the Monetary Authority of Singapore ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore TV and theatre stars reminisce about their favourite local shows and movies from childhood to present
This National Day, we asked 12 local actors and directors across TV, film and theatre what their childhood and current favourite local shows and movies are, and the industry professionals who inspire ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s death penalty: Is there room for compassion?
Some believe the no-tolerance approach to drug trafficking makes Singapore safer, but a recent wave of executions has others calling for compassion. ( read original story ...)
The Padang becomes Singapore’s 75th national monument
The iconic site is the first green, open space to be preserved and accorded the highest level of protection in Singapore under the Preservation of Monuments. ( read original story ...)
Singapore PM Lee Hsien Loong urges unity as region faces less ‘peaceful and stable’ climate
In his annual address, Lee urged Singaporeans to stay united to better tackle global challenges and stressed the importance of a strong military. ( read original story ...)
‘A storm is gathering around us,’ says Singapore’s PM Lee amid US-China tensions
Lee also pointed out that Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, which began on 24 February, has had profound implications for Singapore. Here's what he said. ( read original story ...)
Singapore PM Warns of Worsening Geopolitical Climate in National Address
Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong on Monday warned of the scope for miscalculations over tensions in the Taiwan Strait, which he said were unlikely to ease soon amid deep suspicion and limited ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore PM Warns Inflation, Interest Rates Could Remain High
With inflation and interest rates set to stay high, Singapore is prepared to increase support measures to help deal with the increased cost of living, Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong said. ( read original story ...)
Singapore to gazette Padang as a national monument on National Day
The Padang - a site of countless historic events in Singapore's history - will officially be gazetted as the nation's 75th national monument on Tuesday (Aug 9), the 57th anniversary of the Republic's ... ( read original story ...)
‘Storm is gathering’ – Singapore PM warns of risk of U.S.-China miscalculation
SINGAPORE — Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong on Monday warned of the scope for miscalculations over tensions in the Taiwan Strait, which he said were unlikely to ease soon amid deep ... ( read original story ...)
LIVE: PM Lee delivers Singapore’s National Day Message 2022 (TRANSCRIPT)
It will also be uploaded on the Prime Minister's Office Singapore's website and its YouTube channel following the broadcast. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance Lawrence Wong's message in ... ( read original story ...)
Shops at Singapore’s Nex shopping mall affected by water leakage reopen for business
Several shops in the two basements of Nex shopping mall in Serangoon reopened for business on Monday (Aug 8) after suspending operations on Sunday due to water leakage. ( read original story ...)
Singapore FinTech Festival returns in person from Oct 31 at Singapore Expo
The theme of this year’s edition of the SFF is “Building resilient business models amid volatility and change”. ( read original story ...)
Singapore authorities arrest 10 men for illegal MGO transaction
Ten men have been arrested in Singapore for their suspected involvement in an illegal transaction of marine gas oil (MGO). In a joint operation with the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA), ... ( read original story ...)